Good day for a 2.5RS

"Jonathan Harper" (jbh) 01/21/2014 at 10:09 • Filed to: Snow storm, subaru

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SnoDrift NYC? LETS DO IT!!

Stupidru > Jonathan Harper 01/21/2014 at 10:09

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Why won't Subaru build another 2 door AWD manual coupe/hatchback?

Please, Subaru?!

thebigbossyboss > Jonathan Harper 01/21/2014 at 10:10

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Here it's too cold to snow.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Jonathan Harper 01/21/2014 at 10:11

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I've always loved the RSs. All generations. I just want a bit more power out of them, that's all.

MonkeePuzzle > Stupidru 01/21/2014 at 10:18

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see also: why won't Subaru participate in WRC again!?

one will likely precipitate the other... although the GD and later were WRC and had no two doors... but still

MonkeePuzzle > Jonathan Harper 01/21/2014 at 10:19

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good day indeed, but she looks like she needs a polish before she fits in with the other cars at CCC

this yours, or is it a CCC car?

Jonathan Harper > MonkeePuzzle 01/21/2014 at 10:21

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Not a fleet car. My co worker bought it for ice racing.

Jonathan Harper > thebigbossyboss 01/21/2014 at 10:22

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Sucks. We're getting dumped on here on the east coast.

Jonathan Harper > thebigbossyboss 01/21/2014 at 10:22

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Sucks. We're getting dumped on here on the east coast.

Burrito de EJ25 > MonkeePuzzle 01/21/2014 at 10:22

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Because the WRC has rules and those rules have made it dull.

Mathias Rios > Jonathan Harper 01/21/2014 at 10:24

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This car is immensely good.

thebigbossyboss > Jonathan Harper 01/21/2014 at 10:25

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Well, that always makes for interesting travel. Here it is -15F.

Squid > Jonathan Harper 01/21/2014 at 10:30

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Its too nice to get destroyed ice racing. . . . . . .

Jonathan Harper > Squid 01/21/2014 at 10:36

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Lol too nice? I'll post the full album later, it costs $2,500.

Squid > Jonathan Harper 01/21/2014 at 10:44

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Wait, shit, east coast + subie = rust. . . . . My bad thinking every where is like CA where you have to live by the beach to see any rust. . .

MonkeePuzzle > Squid 01/21/2014 at 10:49

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yes, far too nice to be used for off road racing... wait, ITS A SUBARU!

Jonathan Harper > Squid 01/21/2014 at 10:49

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Not TOO rusty, but it's far from nice.

Squid > MonkeePuzzle 01/21/2014 at 10:58

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Rally racing abuse is fine, but the whole rubbin is racing ethos of ice doesn't sit too well with me. . . But then I have a huge love affair with the 2.5 RS. . . I'd rather see a sedan get thrashed on the ice rather than the coupe. . . I guess I'm just crazy. . . . Carry on and forget what I wrote. . .

MonkeePuzzle > Squid 01/21/2014 at 11:01

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I often find myself thinking such things when I see beautiful cars go drifting. I will never be able to afford to get my car looking that good, and they jsut go out and thrash it. It's just jealousy really. I have to slap myself and remind myself it's better for a car to be used than just look pretty

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > MonkeePuzzle 01/21/2014 at 11:15

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Because stupid FIA rules. IIRC the engine has to be 1.6L, and may even have to be transversely mounted which doesn't work with a flat 4. Also something, something wheelbase. I think there is no minimum wheelbase so all Subaru platforms have too long of a wheelbase to be competitive. Or there is a maximum wheelbase and all Subaru's are too long to meet that. Plus monies that Subaru doesn't want to spend.

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 01/21/2014 at 11:17

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Cosworth all the things . Problem solved. Assuming that you're willing to put $20k+ worth of engine into a $2500 car.

Doge_Supreme drives a BRZ > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 01/21/2014 at 11:18

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That's why you put one of these in.

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > Jonathan Harper 01/21/2014 at 11:19

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I wish someone made a kit to put big fogs into the 07 STI's. There is even a plug right there to install fog lights. Huge fog lights just finish off a Subaru. I'm assuming because rally lights.

ddavidn > Jonathan Harper 01/21/2014 at 11:22

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I really want one of those... Jealous.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much 01/21/2014 at 12:43

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Is that N/A? That's what appeals to me about the RS. It's just the Boxer.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Doge_Supreme drives a BRZ 01/21/2014 at 12:44

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Turbos are for Rexxers. I wanna be differnt and build an N/A boxer.

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 01/21/2014 at 12:48

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Just the Cosworth long block. Up to you if you want to turbo it or not. Though I would imagine most would. Probably not worth it to build an NA engine off something that is designed for ~600 hp and costs $17k before you put accessories on it.

Doge_Supreme drives a BRZ > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 01/21/2014 at 12:54

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shove this in there then.

A3R0 > Jonathan Harper 01/21/2014 at 12:55

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You still got one GoPro left, right? :)

Jonathan Harper > A3R0 01/21/2014 at 13:11

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Heh yup and Aaron has a few we'll use too.

c-lock0 > Jonathan Harper 01/21/2014 at 14:14

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If your driving around Brooklyn and get pegged with snowballs that's me, but don't worry I won't put rocks in them I'm not a spiteful jealous person, just jealous. Dream car to drive in the snow, have fun!

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Doge_Supreme drives a BRZ 01/21/2014 at 14:32

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Did Subie ever make a Manual Transmission that would mount up to the H6?

Doge_Supreme drives a BRZ > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 01/21/2014 at 14:36

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I believe the six speeds from the STi mount up with some minor modifications. I've seen swapped Imprezas running the flat six with a manual. Why they never offered it stock with one is beyond me.